Prose - Light a CandleNot every smile is real In seemingly happy times Not everyone rejoices Hearing Christmas chimes If your child is blessed With presents from St. Nick Give thanks with them For this wonderful moment Look into your heart And let the tears flow This is..

The Legend of ChocolateLearn the legendary story of where chocolate comes from, as well as some interesting facts about cacao beans and Quetzalcoatl. You'll also find a yummy recipe for Mexican Hot Chocolate.

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These 5 senses came to me in answer to the question "Can You List 5 things that you are thankful for that you didn't buy." I love the challenge of answering a question with a Hub.
At first I was stumped....

Life teaches us to complete joy, we must complete tears. Peace comes only after knowing conflict. Happiness is only found through acceptance, and Laughter, well, thank goodness, without laughter, I would have buried...

How Do You Relax? 12 comments

Ruby H Rose 4 years ago from Northwest Washington on an Island Author

Exactly, Blossom, on some days it is hard to calm down. Glad you enjoyed it!

BlossomSB 4 years ago from Victoria, Australia

I'm not sure if I'm energised or exhausted, but I enjoyed it anyway!

Ruby H Rose 4 years ago from Northwest Washington on an Island Author

Utmostly, by me. I so needed to read this again this morning, that too quickly turned into afternoon. Thank you for responding and the great job votes. I am breathing now, thanks to all of your warm comments!

Ruby H Rose 4 years ago from Northwest Washington on an Island Author

Oh bummer, never getting to stress anymore? Thank goodness I got such a pretty outside, trying to do too much housework. Glad I came here to find your powerful message, you uplift me so.

Ruby H Rose 4 years ago from Northwest Washington on an Island Author

You are welcome, truhfornow! TIme to take some of my own medicine. Got to go out in the sunshine, thank goodness for laptops!

billybuc 4 years ago from Olympia, WA

No doubt at all that your message needs to be internalized and taken seriously by many out there. Calm down...breathe in...breathe out....just be! Love the message; great job!

aviannovice 4 years ago from Stillwater, OK

Yes, all of this works for me. I don't even get to stress anymore. I just do the things that I love on a daily basis, and let it flow. It's like, handle it before a problem shows.

truthfornow 4 years ago from New Orleans, LA

Wow. I needed this little pick me up. I am stressed out to the max right now! Thank you.

Ruby H Rose 4 years ago from Northwest Washington on an Island Author

Thanks Parks!

Parks McCants 4 years ago from Eugene Oregon U.S.A.

I'm hearing you... You've captured the hectic everyday world of the parent, the teacher, the business person...Take a time out for self.

Thank you as always. Fantastic...

Parks.

Ruby H Rose 4 years ago from Northwest Washington on an Island Author

Wow, you are quick! I just happened to notice this as I was hopping some hubs! Thank you so much, I think I will grab a bite of chocolate before I go to sleep.

Thank you for your comments. Made my day!

Fennelseed 4 years ago from Australia

Oh, yes Ruby I know, your poem says it all. Breathe yes, and chocolates good, oh yes and fresh air, neck stretches, yes, yes, band aids for boo boo finger, breath again, you’re doing so well. So much activity in your poem reflects your day perfectly. Oh, but I know what you mean, converting it all into cash, that seems to be a little elusive.

Have some more chocolate!!

Awesome poem. I relate to every word. My votes and best wishes to you Ruby, oh and definitely sharing too!!